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H5 NRP

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 NRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,123 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,802 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,779 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded/poor condition

slight wear in nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,281 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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H5 NRP is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H5 NRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 NRP registered?

H5 NRP is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is H5 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 NRP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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